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Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Dunedin and Christchurch.

Flights from Dunedin to Christchurch usually depart from Dunedin (DUD) and arrive at Christchurch (CHC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dunedin to Christchurch.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $153 round-trip, compared to $285 via a layover through Auckland Intl (AKL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Dunedin to Christchurch pass through Auckland Intl (AKL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Dunedin to Christchurch route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $139 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $206, a difference of $67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dunedin to Christchurch route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dunedin to Christchurch flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Christchurch are Hagley Park and Sumner Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dunedin to Christchurch:

• Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 7:10 am
• Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 8:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 89% above the route average of $153. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dunedin to Christchurch takes 1h 05m, covering 203 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Dunedin to Christchurch are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Dunedin to Christchurch flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• EZU Car Rental
• Mode
• Yes Rentals
• Snap Rentals

Round-trip flights from Dunedin to Christchurch range from $123 to $213, with an average of $153 over the past 12 months. Anything below $123 counts as a good deal.